Chicago
UNRATED

Mercadito Counter

738 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — all passed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
1 passed
Last Inspected
2015-02-24
Pass Rate
50%
0 failures
Score
UNRATED
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2015-02-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER SURROUNDING AREAS NOT MAINTAINED . WITH DEBRIS(CARDBOARD, OLD SWEATER, CIGARETTE BUTTS, GARBAGE BAGS,ETC) ALL AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-...

critical Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN TTHE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. ELEVATE ALL ITEMS/ARTICLES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS INSIDE THE MOP SINK CLOSET NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FILTER /HOOD CANOPY WITH GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS X2, IN THE HOOD/CANOPY ON THE COOK LINE IST FLOOR. MUST REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NO GREASE TRAP BOX UNDER THE TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IST FLOOR AND BASEMENT. MUST INSTALL ONE OR SHOW EXISTANCE OF THE CATCH BASIN.

2014-08-27 Pass License
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

NOTED MULTI USE UTENSILS (PLATES, CUPS, BOWLS ETC) ON SHELVES AT THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR PREP ARES NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL UTENSILS DURING STORAGE OR PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE COVER TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND CONTAMINATION...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THORN AND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENING ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT AND FIRST FLOOR HALL WAY. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES AT THE HALL WAY ON THE FIRST FLOOR.

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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health · This restaurant does not yet have enough inspections for a score. · How we score
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